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Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Set in Colombo, within less than 1 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station and 5.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Alma Boutique Hostel - Colombo offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

P
Pattricha
From
Ireland
The property is very new and well furnished. Fully kitted out kitchen and great outdoor space and a chilled indoor space too! It feels like you’re in a private villa! The shared female dorm is super clean and comfortable. The bathrooms are big and very very clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
Price from
US$55
1 night, 2 adults
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CEYLON STAYZ

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Attractively located in the Cinnamon Gardens district of Colombo, CEYLON STAYZ is situated 2.9 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, 5.4 km from Khan Clock Tower and 5.9 km from R Premadasa Stadium.

E
Eloïse
From
France
The staff and family at this hostel were lovely. The location is great, close to the center and the museum. Not too much noise in this area. I even extended my stay. If you need help planning your trip they will be happy to help you. I highly recommend this place !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults
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Drop Inn Hostels

Colombo

Drop Inn Hostels is situated in Colombo, 1.1 km from Asiri Surgical Hospital and 3.9 km from U.S. Embassy. Free WiFi access is available. The air-conditioned rooms come with a private bathroom.

Z
Zaheen
From
Maldives
Its a nice place. Very cheap. And great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,240 reviews
Price from
US$15.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Located within 300 metres of Galle Face Beach and 3.2 km of Khan Clock Tower, Galle Face Terrace Hostel by Tourlux provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Colombo.

S
Sreedhar
From
India
1. Abhishek ( Hostel Owner ) Gem of a person...very down to Earth ...always Helpful 2. Hostel close to Beach ( 15 mins walk ) and also close to Public transport aswell 3. Very well maintained Hostel Room....Clean and Nice Bedsheet 4. Bathroom is clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 700 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults
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Lost & Found - Colombo

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Situated in Colombo and with Kollupitiya Beach reachable within 1.1 km, Lost & Found - Colombo features express check-in and check-out, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

K
KONSTANTINOS
From
Greece
The stuff was very kind and helpful. The room was very nice, clean with all the registered facilities. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews
Price from
US$25
1 night, 2 adults
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Havelock City Hostel, Colombo

Havelock Town, Colombo

Located in Colombo, within 1.7 km of Milagiriya Beach and 2.9 km of Bambalapitiya Railway Station, Havelock City Hostel, Colombo provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as...

r
ruchira
From
Thailand
This is the second time I have stayed here. It is a very comfortable place. I am happy that I can spend my time very freely. The staff here is also very friendly. This is the only place where you can get very comfortable, low budget and affordable accommodation around Colombo. I highly recommend this place. Thank you to the Havelock City Hostel staff for your dedication.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 602 reviews
Price from
US$13.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Seconds Hostel - Colombo

Colombo

Located in Colombo, 2.6 km from Wellawatte Beach, Seconds Hostel - Colombo provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Ali Mert
From
Turkey
First hostel experience and the staff were great. I think the option of not going out to eat is very nice. The beds are cozy and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
Price from
US$21.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Hostel Republic at Galle Face

Kollupitiya, Colombo

Set in Colombo, within 200 metres of Galle Face Beach and 2.9 km of Khan Clock Tower, Hostel Republic at Galle Face offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as...

M
Mathilde
From
France
The hostel is new, really comfortable and clean, good equipment and localisation in a quiet place close to the sea. The manager was amazing, he shared food with us and recommendations. I really enjoyed my stay there and recommend it !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews
Price from
US$16
1 night, 2 adults
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SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms

Colombo

Situated in Colombo, 5.8 km from Bambalapitiya Railway Station, SeSaya Poshtel & Bistro - Colombo's Newest and Finest Poshtel Dorms and Rooms features accommodation with a restaurant, free private...

K
Kristine
From
Norway
Super super clean, love the interiour, spacious room, love the bed, bathroom was big and clean and just amazing. Love love this!!! Would 10/10 recommend!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$53
1 night, 2 adults
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Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

Fort, Colombo

Colombo downtown monkey is centrally located in the heart of Colombo just a short 5-minute walk from you Colombo’s main Railway and Bus Station. Guests can also check-out the peaceful Beira Lake.

S
Sarah
From
Netherlands
I want to thank my monkey family for the amazing stay! I booked 2 nights after arriving to Sri Lanka at the monkey hostel. As it was their New Year’s Day the whole family was at the hostel and they welcomed me like I was part of the family. They involved me and all the guests for their new years ceremony, even cooked some amazing Sri Lanka curries for us. Every morning they prepare your breakfast and it feels like a cozy family breakfast. If there are any things you need to arrange, visa, public transportation, a nice place to eat, they are more then willing to help and give you good recommendations. They really want the best for the guests and willing to secure the safety of their guests. I ended up extending even more night because they just made me feel like home!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
Price from
US$17
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Clock Inn Colombo

    Colombo
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews

    Located in the heart of Galle Road, Clock Inn Colombo operates a 24-hour front desk and offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

    Situated in Colombo, VIBE Hostels has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

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  • CEYLON STAYZ

    Hostel in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$38.85
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
    Nice hostel centrally located in Colombo, the museum and a big park is just around the corner. The hangout area is small, making it really easy to meet new people! The AC female dorm was spacious and clean, the AC was working great. Thanks again to the owner of the hostel, he's really funny and made sure that we single travelling girls got picked up by the right drivers to get to our destinations :)
    Guest review by
    Annette
    Solo traveller

  • Drop Inn Hostels

    Hostel in Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,240 reviews
    I can honestly say that Drop Inn has been one of the best hostel stays of my life. The place has a very welcoming and chill atmosphere. Lots of little nooks and crannies to hide in if you want a little bit of solitude, and a great communal space if you want to socialise with the other backpackers. The room and bed were comfortable, with well working AC, which was MUCH needed. The staff were all very friendly, kind and helpful. Drop Inn is a great peaceful haven to escape the noise and chaos of the city. Will definitely be staying here again.
    Guest review by
    Joanna
    Solo traveller

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
    The staff are so lovely and nice! Breakfast is delicious eggs toast and fruit! Sheets were really clean and I felt really safe whilst staying there. I think people forget that they have booked a hostel and forget how cheap the hostel is considering it includes breakfast so I would consider this place good value for money! Easy to get to other places from here and it was a nice relaxing vibe hanging in kitchen eating brekkie with other travellers. Also 24 hr check in is a plus!
    Guest review by
    Mele
    Young couple

  • CityRest Fort

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Avg. price/night: US$39
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews
    Decent Budget hostel option for Colombo Fort area, they arranged a taxi from the airport (for a reasonable fee) for us, and were able to take both USD and LRs. We did a private room for 2 with bunk beds with working AC. The shared bathroom was clean. Provided eggs for breakfast. Quick walk or cheap tuk tuk to the Train station or the red Mosque or the popular market.
    Guest review by
    Jamie
    Young couple

  • Colombo Downtown Monkey Backpackers Hostel

    Hostel in Fort, Colombo
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,474 reviews
    best hostel you can find in Colombo! Dormitories are clean, and you have also a bathroom inside each dormitory in addition of the common ones in the corridor, the breakfast is simple but good! The location is perfect if you have planed to move throughout Sri Lanka by train or bus. The best point is definitely the kindness of the owners and employees who are also really helpful, you will feel like home and have a second mom. Thank you for everything :)
    Guest review by
    Léa
    People with friends